How long is the flight from Des Moines to Columbia?

A quick flight from Des Moines to Columbia can take about 4h 37m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. There are 861 mi between Des Moines and Columbia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia round-trip?

Currently priced at $308, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Columbia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $311. Delta is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CAE?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Columbia as you normally would.

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Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	$320 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$284 (United Airlines)
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Average price	$652

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Columbia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Columbia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Columbia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Columbia flights typically cost between $522 and $672 in April.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $320 on United Airlines (Apr 3-Apr 6).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

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Good

8,676 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,676 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,676 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,187 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,676 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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How long is the flight from Des Moines to Columbia?
A quick flight from Des Moines to Columbia can take about 4h 37m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $369. There are 861 mi between Des Moines and Columbia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia round-trip?
Currently priced at $308, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Columbia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $311. Delta is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Delta	Cheapest$308	Average$556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$311	Average$425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbia?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Columbia flights typically cost between $522 and $672 in April.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $320 on United Airlines (Apr 3-Apr 6).

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Des Moines to Columbia flights typically cost between $522 and $672 in April.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $320 on United Airlines (Apr 3-Apr 6).